Excellent
#380 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 14% in state
Surry Early College
High School · Surry County Schools · Dobson, NC
A Surry County Schools high school where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.
630 South Main Street, Dobson, NC 27017
- Math 99% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 94% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Surry Early College score 96% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 16 points since 2019, reaching 96% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Surry Early College sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated718/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,087
Median home value
$138,800
Median rent
$676/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27017; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Surry County Schools
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #5 of 20
- District spending per student
- $12,301NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Surry Early College is listed in Surry County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Surry Early College
Surry Early College is a public high school in Dobson, NC, part of Surry County Schools, serving approximately 303 students in grades 9th-UG with a 43.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #380 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Surry Early College
What grades does Surry Early College serve?
Surry Early College serves students in grades 9th through UG.
How many students attend Surry Early College?
Surry Early College has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Surry Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Surry Early College is 43.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Surry Early College rank in NC?
Surry Early College ranks #380 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Surry Early College's MySchoolScout rating?
Surry Early College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Surry Early College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Surry Early College has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Surry Early College a charter school?
No, Surry Early College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Surry Early College a Title I school?
No, Surry Early College is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Surry Early College?
57.4% of students at Surry Early College qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – UG
- Enrollment
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 43.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Surry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.6%
- Phone
- (336) 386-3621
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 27017)
- 9,594
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27017; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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